2017 GCMAS Annual Conference
 

Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society 2017 Meeting

The 2017 GCMAS Meeting will be held May 23-26, 2017, locally hosted by The University of Utah at the University Guest House and Conference Center, Salt Lake City, UT. The University Guest House and Conference Center is located on the University of Utah campus in the beautiful historic section of Fort Douglas on the east side of the Salt Lake valley. The hotel and conference center were the home for the 2002 Winter Olympic athletic village and the beautiful Fort Douglas area is a very peaceful and scenic area of campus. Being located adjacent to the Salt Lake City TRAX line makes a trip to downtown Salt Lake just minutes away. Additionally, for students or others wishing to take advantage, rooms in residence halls will be available.

Salt Lake City lies in a mountain valley with the Wasatch Mountains to the east and north. Within minutes of the University you can find world class skiing, hiking, climbing, fishing, and mountain biking opportunities. Attractions bordering the University campus include the Utah Museum of Natural History, Museum of Fine Arts and the Hogle Zoo. The conference dates occur just before Memorial Day weekend, so consider extending your stay to explore the mountains of Northern Utah or visit the unique red rock scenery of Southern Utah which includes five national parks: Arches, Bryce, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Zion.

Social events for the conference will take advantage of the outdoor scenery and casual, collegiate atmosphere of the area. The Welcome Reception on Tuesday evening will take place at the Red Butte Garden (http://www.redbuttegarden.org ), located on 100 acres in the foothills on the eastern edge of the University of Utah which offers 21 acres of developed gardens and five miles of hiking trails. In lieu of a more traditional banquet, an outdoor barbeque with lawn games and entertainment will be held within walking distance from the conference center.

Mission and Purpose
The mission of GCMAS is to improve functional outcomes and the quality of life for individuals with any movement disorder at any age. We apply the latest technology and professional knowledge to measure, evaluate, and understand human movement, provide a forum for professional interaction and exchange of ideas, promote education, stimulate research, and disseminate current knowledge and best practices to enhance human movement and health.

  1. To advance scientific knowledge, technical capabilities, and clinical practice in the field of human movement.
  2. To provide a forum for professional interaction and collaboration among physicians, allied health professionals, engineers and scientists that will facilitate improved care for individuals with movement disorders.
  3. To educate and encourage the career development of students interested in human movement research.

Target Audience
GCMAS prides itself on being a true multidisciplinary society. Attendees of GCMAS meetings are professionals from diverse disciplines who are actively involved in human movement analysis and research in clinics, academic labs, and other settings. Attendees include, but are not limited to: physicians (e.g., orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists, neurologists, and podiatrists), physical therapists, engineers, kinesiologists, and biomechanists. These experts are working together to share scientific knowledge, advance clinical practice, and guide technological developments with the purpose of improving function and quality of life for individuals with movement disorders.

Continuing Medical Education
Accreditation Statement:
The University of Tennessee College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Statement:
The University of Tennessee College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 18.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Schedule

 

Planning Team

2017 Conference Co-Chairs:

Bo Foreman, PhD
bo.foreman@hsc.utah.edu

Bruce MacWilliams, PhD
bmacwilliams@shrinenet.org

2017 Program Co-Chairs:

Mark McMulkin, PhD
mmcmulkin@shrinenet.org

Jason Rhodes, MD
Jason.Rhodes@childrenscolorado.org


GCMAS President: Krisanne Chapin, Ph.D.


Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 12/18/2016
Notification of Acceptance: February 2017
Student Travel Scholarship Application Deadline: TBD
Student Mentorship Application Deadline: TBD
Early-Bird Registration Deadline: TBD
***Hotel Registration Deadline: TBD
2017 Sponsors













: Student Travel Award Sponsor